Helen Morton, 44, was struck by a Ford Transit flatbed lorry which was reversing into the yard in Lochburn Road, Maryhill, Glasgow.

The mum-of-three was rushed to the city's Western Infirmary with serious injuries on Friday afternoon but died a short time later.

The yard has previously been linked to the notorious Daniel crime clan led by kingpin Jamie Daniel and his brothers.

One witness said: "It's a very tight road and the steep entrance to the yard is right beside a railway bridge which is only wide enough for single vehicles. The driver is in his 40s and he's really shaken up."

Last night, tributes were paid online by family and friends.

Nephew Christopher Morton said: "Cannot believe my auntie's been took away from us so soon."

A family friend wrote: "My heart goes out to the Morton family at this sad time. Still can't believe it.

"Helen was a diamond, one in a million. So so sad. Love and thoughts with them all."

Traffic police officer Sergeant Willie Graham said: "Lochburn Road can be busy with commercial traffic and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and who saw the incident to contact police."